This is a visit from "Rose", my Halldór Laxness blog-pal. The Weaver and I had just presented her with a copy of Salka Valka, "O Thou Pure Vine" is a line from that book.

John and I were treated to wonderful company, a tour of the garden and of The Flippist World Headquarters. We got to take notes on bathroom renovations, and we enjoyed rhubarb crumble and coffee. AND we discovered how beautiful Anoka is. Oh, and the Professor and the Weaver guided us to the best Minnesota touring options!

The Professor is awesome at discovering hard to find books! I was overwhelmed.